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Wouldn't it be nice to feel hope again? Future Mending Radio profiles people, organizations and businesses that are hard at work building a better future. Plus we pack in a side-dish of wellness. Discover alternatives that are cheaper, healthier and better for the environment in a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Clothing swaps, farmers markets, pay-it-forward pricing, repair cafes, chocolate and more. Future Mending happens when we meet our daily needs in a way that saves money, increases our ...
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In this episode, Matt visits a pay-it-forward café and community hub called the 541 Eatery & Exchange in Hamilton, Ontario where people who are short on cash can pay for food with buttons. After his visit, he sits down with Justin Eisinga the Executive Director of the 541 to discuss sharing food and building community across difference. Learn more …
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During a trip to the cottage, Matt reflects on his internet usage and explores digital detox. Expect gently lapping waves, tips on reducing your phone usage and quick profiles of two digital detox groups in Toronto: Unplug.to and This is Reset. Join our discord (https://discord.gg/mDBuWYtwMh) if you want some community accountability for your own d…
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Matt visits a clothing swap and talks to Lisa Amerongen, the founder of the Good Swap, Toronto's largest ongoing clothing swap. What makes a good swap? Could we replace all clothing stores with clothing swaps? What makes swapping different from shopping? What if a pair of pants had its own Instagram account? Music Credits: 'Epilogue' by The Slow Mo…
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Welcome to Future Mending. This episode lays out where this podcast is going and why and provides a short intro to our host, Matt Lie-Paehlke. In short, Future Mending Radio will feature profiles of organizations and individuals that are meeting people's needs in better ways with a special interest in 'multi-solving.' It will also include time to u…
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What is future mending radio and what can you expect in future episodes? Future Mending reports on better ways of meeting our daily needs from clothing swaps to tool libraries and also includes a health dose of relaxation and wellness built right into the show. Music Credits: 'Summer Vibes' by Pold. Released under a creative commons license. ‘Openi…
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